US Edition40 deficiencies found during detained Russian shadow fleet vessel inspection
- Estonian authorities detained the stateless Kiwala tanker in the Gulf of Finland on Friday to resolve legal and safety issues.
- Estonia detained the Kiwala to check its papers amid concerns it belongs to Russia's 'shadow fleet' evading oil sanctions.
- The Kiwala, previously sailing under the Djibouti flag before deregistration, was en route to Ust-Luga, Russia, with a Chinese captain and a 24-member crew.
- Kristjan Truu stated that inspectors found 40 problems, including 23 documentation issues, also noting the ship lacked a valid flag.
- Estonia banned the Kiwala from continuing its voyage due to safety concerns; the vessel is anchored in Muuga Bay under navy surveillance.
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einnews.comEstonia Says Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Can't Sail Without Resolving 40 Deficiencies
Estonian authorities said Saturday that they will not allow an oil tanker believed to belong to Russia's "shadow fleet" to pursue its journey until it has resolved various legal and safety issues.
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40 deficiencies found during detained Russian shadow fleet vessel inspection
The Estonian Transport Administration's inspection of the tanker Kiwala has revealed 40 deficiencies. As a result, the vessel has been banned from continuing its voyage until the issues have been rectified.
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